CF Pepsi picture leaks BLRO

[srhoque]

Experts, this date disc will swap into the CF blro right? https://www.ebay.com/itm/294414732201?hash=item448c7c4ba9:g:V-UAAOSwvu5ah~UL

I have bought many (repeat many) parts from this seller (fierygems). Have purchased 2 of these exact DWs also, looked almost like new. All their parts are top notch. In fact, this is one of my go to used gen parts dealer on eBay (however I buy blistered parts mainly). Highly recommended.

While you are there, I recommend you buy the 660 jumping hour module from this seller also. It’s a key part that should be replaced.

 

[rockdaytona]

That's the right one bro but for not a lot more you can buy one new in a blister. That's what I would do if going to the trouble of replacing the DW. The source of the one you linked is WSO or Ewatchparts I believe and if so the item pictured may not be the one you get. "free from deep scratches" isn't my idea of an acceptable gen DW. YMMV.

Gen part number is 3135-16200

Edit: Sorry, missed that the seller is fierygems. See srhoque post below

Thanks bros!

 

[butler182]

KJ2020 , srhoque or any other experts, can I get a recommendation on the best crystal gasket height to use with a 1.8mm thick Clark crystal? I think I've read the stock CF crystal is 2.0mm thick, so presumably it would be 0.2mm thinner than the stock CF gasket. Am I thinking about this correctly? I'm about to order the 1.8mm Clark crystal and crystal gasket (height TBD) and was hoping to avoid opening the watch (to take measurements myself) prior to all the parts arriving...to keep watch downtime to a minimum. Any thoughts would be much appreciated.

 

[KJ2020]

KJ2020 , srhoque or any other experts, can I get a recommendation on the best crystal gasket height to use with a 1.8mm thick Clark crystal? I think I've read the stock CF crystal is 2.0mm thick, so presumably it would be 0.2mm thinner than the stock CF gasket. Am I thinking about this correctly? I'm about to order the 1.8mm Clark crystal and crystal gasket (height TBD) and was hoping to avoid opening the watch (to take measurements myself) prior to all the parts arriving...to keep watch downtime to a minimum. Any thoughts would be much appreciated.

Gen 6 digit GMT crystal is 1.8mm thick with a 2.7mm gasket

IDK how thick a CF crystal is but if it is 2.0mm then you would need a 0.2mm shorter gasket (assuming the cyclopses are identical mag) to keep the same appearance.

Rather than approaching it that way, I would just buy extra gaskets from Gary (Clark) and have an assortment available to the person doing the work. The gasket heights that work most often in GMTs and Subs are 2.5, 2.7 and 2.85. It never hurts to have a 2.3 and a 3.0 on hand too. I test fit the one I think it should need and if it isn't an immediate sure thing, I'll try a shorter or taller gasket. Sometimes I take pics and make a side-by-side collage to make certain I can live with my choice. Clark's gaskets are good quality and only like $4. If buying extras, ask Gary to make a special listing for you so you don't pay extra shipping.

Also, crystal gaskets are quite easily shortened to make a custom height by circularly sanding them on a flat bench with sandpaper. Use 400 grit or 320. Use the crystal as a gasket holder (or a junk one) and rotate grip often to distribute pressure evenly. Measure and/or test fit often so you don't take too much off. Don't use black sandpaper, it can stain the gasket.

 

[BPlayer]

I think Rolex, again, changed the colors of the BLRO again this year.

The other day, someone was posting pics of a new ad incoming and it was a Pepsi. The OP posted a ton of pics where it almost looks like a coke bezel because it’s so dark.

So there is a wide variety of color out there on the blno 126710 that will prevent anyone from looking at a rep and dismissing it based on insert color within reason.


Imagine how crazy all those hulk builds would have been if the 116610LV had as much variation as the BLNO?

Anyway, the colors don’t look that bad to me. I certainly don’t think anyone could look at the insert and call it out based on the insert color alone.


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[kevin300z]

Yes that is the one, although with the prevalence of fake and copy cat Clean Factory reps, I would suggest purchasing from Jtime as this dealer seems to have the closest connection with Clean Factory

I see Jtime says they accept CC but when I go to checkout there is no CC option? Has anyone had this issue or is it just me?

Payment Methods (jtime.io)

 

[butler182]

Gen 6 digit GMT crystal is 1.8mm thick with a 2.7mm gasket

IDK how thick a CF crystal is but if it is 2.0mm then you would need a 0.2mm shorter gasket (assuming the cyclopses are identical mag) to keep the same appearance.

Rather than approaching it that way, I would just buy extra gaskets from Gary (Clark) and have an assortment available to the person doing the work. The gasket heights that work most often in GMTs and Subs are 2.5, 2.7 and 2.85. It never hurts to have a 2.3 and a 3.0 on hand too. I test fit the one I think it should need and if it isn't an immediate sure thing, I'll try a shorter or taller gasket. Sometimes I take pics and make a side-by-side collage to make certain I can live with my choice. Clark's gaskets are good quality and only like $4. If buying extras, ask Gary to make a special listing for you so you don't pay extra shipping.

Also, crystal gaskets are quite easily shortened to make a custom height by circularly sanding them on a flat bench with sandpaper. Use 400 grit or 320. Use the crystal as a gasket holder (or a junk one) and rotate grip often to distribute pressure evenly. Measure and/or test fit often so you don't take too much off. Don't use black sandpaper, it can stain the gasket.

Thanks KJ2020. Great advice bro (as usual!). I will definitely order an assortment of sizes from Gary as suggested. One other thing: have you ever ordered (or seen) a Clark crystal with the LEC added? If so, is the LEC well done (ie gen like)?

 

[KJ2020]

Thanks KJ2020. Great advice bro (as usual!). I will definitely order an assortment of sizes from Gary as suggested. One other thing: have you ever ordered (or seen) a Clark crystal with the LEC added? If so, is the LEC well done (ie gen like)?

The ones with LEC don't have the AR cyclops last I checked with Gary. The AR cyclops is a must IMO.

 

[butler182]

The ones with LEC don't have the AR cyclops last I checked with Gary. The AR cyclops is a must IMO.

Agreed...however, I reached out to Gary early last month and he said he is in the porcess of making LEC crystals with the AR cyclops. He said they should be ready to order sometime in October...so I've been patiently waiting. And was just curious as to the quality of his LEC.

 

[kevin300z]

Where do we source VSF xtal?

 

[KJ2020]

Agreed...however, I reached out to Gary early last month and he said he is in the porcess of making LEC crystals with the AR cyclops. He said they should be ready to order sometime in October...so I've been patiently waiting. And was just curious as to the quality of his LEC.

Haven't seen his LEC firsthand bro. It looks very good in his ad pic, but you can't reallly tell how visible it's going to be IRL. I'm not overly picky about LECs in reps, to the point of being OK with pretty much any LEC or no LEC at all.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/25504552194...AAAOSwt5tg5isq

 

[db914]

Am I seeing things? I see JTime has this listed but didn’t know that CF was making these 116710 LN

https://jtime.io/us/gmt-master-ii-1...el-clean-factory-best-edition-vr3186-chs.html

I know CF got traction because of the better transitions on the Pepsi and Batman’s but did we overlook this? Or was it recently added ? It peaked my curiosity enough to ask the regulars here who have relationships with Li…I don’t see it on Andrew’s site.

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[KJ2020]

Am I seeing things? I see JTime has this listed but didn’t know that CF was making these 116710 LN

https://jtime.io/us/gmt-master-ii-1...el-clean-factory-best-edition-vr3186-chs.html

I know CF got traction because of the better transitions on the Pepsi and Batman’s but did we overlook this? Or was it recently added ? It peaked my curiosity enough to ask the regulars here who have relationships with Li…I don’t see it on Andrew’s site.

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https://forum.replica-watch.info/fo...iscussion/10004173-clean-factory-gmt-116710ln

 

[db914]

https://forum.replica-watch.info/fo...iscussion/10004173-clean-factory-gmt-116710ln

Thanks for the quick reply KJ. Seems to be an attractive option, don’t have to worry about transitions, and it has a reliable movement! Even if the bezel construction is garbage, having both the 116710 Batman and 126710 Pepsi both with gen xtal and dw , might have to get it to complete the trinity of GMTs =)


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[japer]

Do you know that the Gen Insert on the BLRO shines completly red under a UV Light? That’s a way to check a Gen…..

Yes it’s true, but doesn’t the Clean do the same?

 

[Fervid]

No it doesn't.

 

[kitchensink]

So now there are "lists" for the reps?!

 

[Foxxfire]

Yes it’s true, but doesn’t the Clean do the same?

The Colour seen under UV-A-light depends on the elements in the ceramic. IMHO CF uses cheaper materials so the ceramic is lacking some expensive elements?

 

[KJ2020]

butler182

Here is a CF BLRO with gen crystal and stock CF crystal gasket next to two random actual gens. Scale was matched with cyclops edges and hour markers.

This looks fine IMO. After mag level is satisfactory, I check crystal sitting height. If it can be adjusted and the mag level doesn't suffer, then I do so.

 

[butler182]

butler182

This looks fine IMO. After mag level is satisfactory, I check crystal sitting height. If it can be adjusted and the mag level doesn't suffer, then I do so.

Thanks for the side-by-side comp KJ. Just to clarify, are you saying you think the stock CF crstal gasket will likely work fine with a gen spec crystal (ie the Clark), assuming I can adjust the crystal height to an acceptable level?